Bailieborough News. February 28th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place at 8pm on this Friday evening, the 4th  of March 2022 in Bailieborough Church of Ireland. This ecumenical service is open to women and men from across the community. Mrs Jean Glenfield—wife of Bishop Glenfield, is the guest speaker.  All are welcome, and we would love to see you there.

Confirmation: Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 12th March at 11.30am for St. Anne’s N.S, and the Model N.S. and at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

Library: FREE Leaving Cert, Oral Irish workshop at the Library on Saturday, March 26th 2.30pm-5pm. Booking essential at 042 9665779.

Artistic Exhibition: ‘Land and Water’, a beautiful exhibition of work by artist Eilish McCann will be on view in the Library from March 3rd to April 9th during Library opening hours.

Bailieborough Reading Group: Last Thursday night, the Bailieborough Reading Group made its return at last. They had a wonderful time discussing books and reading, catching up, and kickstarting #IrelandReads. Next month’s book was announced and it is ‘Exciting Times’ by Naoise Dolan, a title that also features on Colm Toibin’s The Art of Reading Book Club list.

The Reading Group is open to all adults and meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm in the Library. Copies of ‘Exciting Times’ are available behind the desk in the Library.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Senior players interested playing this year, can they please text the club on 0860485048. Senior training Wednesday night at 8pm. The season will be starting soon and new players are most welcome.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community School: Best Wishes are extended to the Senior debating team who are through to the Concern SHIELD ALL-ISLAND DEBATE FINAL on Wednesday 9th  March. Best of luck.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to the relatives, neighbours and friends of Margaret McCaul, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough on Friday, February 25th 2022.  Margaret was predeceased by her parents, brothers James and Bernard, and sisters Mary and Brid.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West, on Monday, February 28th and afterwards, her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.   

Irish Red Cross: UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL: Countless lives in Ukraine are being torn apart by violence and insecurity. Displacement, trauma, and separation from loved ones, will have devastating consequences on the people of Ukraine.

Please donate now if you can. Red Cross teams are on the ground to provide those affected with food, medicine, shelter, and water. With your support, we will also assist those displaced by conflict.

To donate, visit https://www.redcross.ie/latest…/ukraine-crisis-appeal/. You can also donate to the IRC appeal for Ukraine in your Revolut App.

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Men’s Shed: As we move out of restrictions and back into operation we are delighted to say that Tesco, Bailieborough will be supporting us with their community fund. If you are in Tesco’s over the next three months, please do drop your blue token into the slot for Bailieborough Men’s Shed and help us to get back up and running. Looking forward to seeing old friends back in the shed and welcoming new faces. Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday morning from 10 till 1pm at Beckscourt Centre.  

TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support.

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon.  

‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2022.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 28th February 2022Seniors; Training on Mondays from 8-9pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. South Ulster league begins on 13th  March. Under 13/15; Training on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training on Monday 14th from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; Saturday in Killinkere at 1 and 2pm for U7 and U9 respectively. Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. The week ahead;Saturday; Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. February 21st 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Confirmation: Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 12th March at 11.30am for St. Anne’s N.S, and the Model N.S. and at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer: The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will take place at 8pm on Friday, the 4th  of March 2022 in Bailieborough Church of Ireland. This ecumenical service is open to women and men from across the community. Mrs Jean Glenfield—wife of Bishop Glenfield, is the guest speaker.  All are welcome, and we would love to see you there.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE: Long overdue ‘Get Together’ in the Bailie Hotel on Thursday next, 24th February at 3pm.  All past members and new members most welcome to attend.

Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Senior players interested playing this year, can they please text the club on 0860485048. Senior training Wednesday night at 8pm. The season will be starting soon and new players are most welcome.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Bailieborough Community School: Congratulations to the Senior debating team who are through to the Concern SHIELD ALL-ISLAND DEBATE FINAL on Wednesday 9th  March. Best of luck.

Congratulations to the students who received their Pope John Paul II Award medals at a special ceremony in the Slieve Russell last week.

Superb achievements for Mollie Devlin, Diarmuid Daly, Aran O Hanlon, Caoimhe Campbell, Caoimhe Cooney, Amy Maloney, Jade Clinch and Cerys Rogers. Also congrats to Noah O Sullivan, Tommy Cahill, Katie Mulvey and Lydia McBrine who received medals but couldn’t attend on the night.

Special well done to past pupil Leanne Fitzsimons Ledwith who helped with the presentations.

All students were guided wonderfully through their award by Ms. Alison Holton.

Bailieborough Shamrocks G.F.C.: To mark the end of this year’s Operation Transformation we are holding a Run/Walk in St. Anne’s Park on tomorrow evening, Thursday 24th  February at 8pm. The O’Reilly family who joined Karl Henry during the ad break challenges a few weeks ago, will be there too. They might even teach us some of their moves !! A fun evening for all the community with a limited number of goodies available so make sure you come early !!! 

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.   TUNNYDUFF SCHOOL: The Clothes Bank at St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff, is available for use by all members of the community. As this facility generates welcome income for the school, we would very much appreciate your support. Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon. ‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2022.  

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. February 14th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Confirmation: Confirmation will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, 12th March at 11.30am for St. Anne’s N.S. and at 3pm for St. Felim’s NS, The Vale and Shercock N.S.

Well Done: Congratulations and Well Done to the Bailieborough Community School’s U16 Boys team who defeated Keady in the Ulster semi final with a scoreline of 1-15 to 2-5.  Super performance and good luck for the final.

Bailieborough Shamrocks : Press Release from the Club: Update from our Fundraising Committee

Hi everyone:

To each and every person that has bought a ticket for our Win a Dublin City Apartment or €250,000 cash draw we thank you very much.

This fundraising campaign is a once in a life time opportunity for our club, our town and communities that surround us. Our objective has not changed, we want to raise enough funds to create an incredible indoor and outdoor community facility with physical and mental health at its very core.

At present, we are not exactly at where we want to be. We have now taken the very difficult decision to postpone our draw, which now will take place on 11th July 2022.

This gives us the opportunity to raise the much needed funds to achieve our goals.

We appreciate your understanding on this matter.

‘Difficult Conversations’ webinar taking place on this Thursday the 17th  of February at19:30. A completely free event in conjunction with the HSE. Head over to www.eventbrite.ie to register or click the link on our Facebook page.

 Every night until the 23th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

BAILIEBOROUGH SOCIAL DAY CENTRE: Long overdue ‘Get Together’ in the Bailie Hotel on Thursday next, 24th February at 3pm.  All past members and new members most welcome to attend.

School Enrolment: Enrolment for St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff for September 2022 is now being accepted. Please contact the school at 042 9660368 or email office@tunnyduffns.ie before 18th  February and an enrolment form will be forwarded to you.  

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

East Cavan Swim Club: Great swimming on Sunday the 13th from our team at the Swim Belfast Open Meet in Lisburn.

Well done to our early morning swimmers, Alana, Mason and Ivan, all with super Pbs and Mason bringing home a Silver and Bronze medal. Great start for Mason and Ivan on their first competitive meet and top ten placing for Alana in all her strokes.

The late morning and afternoon sessions proved very successful again for Alana, Daibhi, Lian, Aoibheann, Roisin, Anna, Johann, Wilhelm and Katie with very impressive PBs for all swimmers and medals for Anna, Johann and Katie.

We also have two new swimmers with Division 2 times with Lian achieving her first ever Div 2 time and Katie securing her first two of this season.

Great day for the club, swimmers well back on track after a difficult two years

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon.  

Church Fundraiser: St Mary’s Church, Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells Co. Meath is in a state of disrepair; As it is an essential part of our community, a committee has been formed to help raise funds for the restoration of the following: 1. Heating system upgrade. 2. Refurbishment of the gutters. 3. External Powerwashing. 4. Internal and external painting. We hope to restore the chapel to it’s former glory. As you can appreciate, all of these restoration works will be costly but are in great need to save the building from any further damage. Once relevant funding is obtained, works will commence on the heating system. That’s where we need your help. All Donations, no matter how large or small, are greatly appreciated. Contact any committee member or go to the committee’s ‘Gofund me’ page on Facebook.  

‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2022.    

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 14th February 2022Seniors and U17; Training has resumed on Mondays from 8-9pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 13/15; Training has resumed on Mondays from 7-8pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. Under 11; Training has resumed on Mondays from 6-7pm on the astro at Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA Club. All training sessions €3 each please. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups continue to do good work every Saturday in Killinkere with the indoor proving a great success. Lots of new players and lots of room so even more are welcome in the weeks and months ahead. The entire East Cavan region is now well represented on our squads. Membership; A reminder to all that club membership is now due for 2022. The week ahead;Monday; U11 training 6-7pm, U13/15 7-8pm, U17/Senior 8-9pm. Saturday; Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. February 7th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Shamrocks : ‘Difficult Conversations’ webinar taking place on Thursday the 17th  of February at19:30. A completely free event in conjunction with the HSE. Head over to www.eventbrite.ie to register or click the link on our Facebook page. Please spread the word.

 Every night until the 23th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

School Enrolment: Enrolment for St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff for September 2022 is now being accepted. Please contact the school at 042 9660368 or email office@tunnyduffns.ie before 18th  February and an enrolment form will be forwarded to you.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Kathleen, children James (Belinda), Mary (Michael), John (Amanda), grandchildren, brothers Paddy, John and Vincent, sisters Molly, Kathleen and Rita, brothers in law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the death of James (Jimmy) McCormack, Drumbar, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 5th  February 2022. 

Jimmy’s Funeral Mass took place in St Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) on Monday, February 7th  with burial afterwards in Knockbride East Cemetery.    

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2nd. A fundraising page has been set up and the link to it is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11426535_kevin-carolan-s-fundraising-page.html

East Cavan Swim Club: Five of our swimmers travelled to Bangor to represent Bailieborough Community School in the Swim Ulster Schools Cup and Championships.
Well done to Roisin Pierce, Aoibheann Taaffe, Lian Moore, Anna Behme and Mark Jones.
Special mention to Anna reaching finals in both her strokes and to Mark on his first competition.
Great teamwork from everyone ensured a successful and enjoyable day for everyone, with the girls relay team swimming up an age level but placing a very successful 6th overall.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.   Darkness into Light, Bailieborough: With things getting a lot closer to normal we can all look forward to Darkness into Light 2022. Save the Date – 7th May 2022 4.15am! Registration February 2022. Details to follow soon.   Church Fundraiser: St Mary’s Church, Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells Co. Meath is in a state of disrepair; As it is an essential part of our community, a committee has been formed to help raise funds for the restoration of the following: 1. Heating system upgrade. 2. Refurbishment of the gutters. 3. External Powerwashing. 4. Internal and external painting. We hope to restore the chapel to it’s former glory. As you can appreciate, all of these restoration works will be costly but are in great need to save the building from any further damage. Once relevant funding is obtained, works will commence on the heating system. That’s where we need your help. All Donations, no matter how large or small, are greatly appreciated. Contact any committee member or go to the committee’s ‘Gofund me’ page on Facebook.   ‘Run Of The Leprechaun’s’:  ‘Run of the Leprechauns’ will take place on Thursday, March 17th  starting from Bailieborough Community Centre. Registration takes place at 11am and the race takes place at 12pm. Distances of 3k, 5k and 10k. Entry fee is € 5 per person. Facepainting and prizes and music and fun along the way. All proceeds go to the Bailieborough MidSummer Festival 2022.   Leanne on target again!:  Bailieborough native and Liverpool and Republic of Ireland player, Leanne Kiernan resumed her scoring ways on Sunday last, when she scored two first half goals in Liverpool’s 3—0 home win over Coventry United. These goals bring Leanne’s total to twelve League goals scored in the season, so far.  Liverpool Ladies now lead the Championship by nine points from second placed Charlton with eight games left to play. Next up for the ‘Reds’ is a home game against Sunderland on Sunday next.   East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Congratulations to our own Rory Farrell who made his Senior intercounty debut for Cavan hurlers v Fermanagh on Sunday last. Along with Jack Barry, East Cavan Gaels now have two men on the team. Well done to both. Hopefully more to follow them in the years ahead. Saturday: Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. County U20 training 5.30 Breffni 3G. Foundation Coaching Award, 10-12.30pm Killinkere GAA. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. January 31st 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night until the 23th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Deepest Sympathy:Bridget Farrell (née Donnellan) of Belville, Ballinagh, formerly of Blackhills, Bailieborough, passed away peacefully at Castlemanor Nursing Home on Saturday, January 22nd. Predeceased by her father John and mother Margaret Donnellan, brothers Sean and Matt, sisters Rosemary, Angie and Margaret, and reunited with her devoted husband Tom, very deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Linda (McSherry), Son in Law Charles, grandchildren Emma (Owen Glennon) and Paul McSherry (Anne-marie), great-Granddaughter Ella, Great-grandsons, Charlie, Thomas and Robin, sister Patricia Gilsenan and brother in law Raymond (Bailieborough), her brother Philip Donnellan and sister in law Agnes, Ballyjamesduff, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Bridget’s Funeral Mass took place in St Phelims Church, Ballinagh on Tuesday, 25th  January, with burial in New Cemetery, Crossdoney Road. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

The Brickx Lego Club: The Brickx Lego Club will be beginning on Thursday, February 3rd from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, in the Community Centre, Bailieborough. All ages and abilities welcome. Contact Kathy for details or to book your place on 086 170 0215.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

East Cavan Swim Club: Congratulations to our senior swimmers on the weekend before last, who were all swimming superbly at the Swim Ulster Open Meet, first long course of the season – well done Anna, Kerry, Adrienne, Kate, Finn, Oscar and Katie.

Special congrats to Anna, achieving an Irish Summer Nationals (Division 1) time for the first time , with Division 2 times for Kerry, Adrienne, Kate, Finn and Oscar.

Also, Well Done to Alana Carling who was flying the flag solo for East Cavan in Larne the weekend before and who achieved some amazing Pbs. Well done Alana.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday next, February 4th 2022.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

Local Man to walk with Charlie Bird: The community wishes local man, Kevin Carolan health and fitness on Saturday April 2nd, when he walks alongside his friend of recent times, Charlie Bird to the very top of Croagh Patrick, Kevin says,”everyday across this country people are battling there own mountains with physical and mental issues”. He’s asking everyone who feels able, to travel to Mayo or do the walk in your own surroundings. Kevin will fly the flag for Bailieborough and Cavan on Saturday April 2nd.

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.   Church Fundraiser: St Mary’s Church, Newcastle, Moynalty, Kells Co. Meath is in a state of disrepair; As it is an essential part of our community, a committee has been formed to help raise funds for the restoration of the following: 1. Heating system upgrade. 2. Refurbishment of the gutters. 3. External Powerwashing. 4. Internal and external painting. We hope to restore the chapel to it’s former glory. As you can appreciate, all of these restoration works will be costly but are in great need to save the building from any further damage. Once relevant funding is obtained, works will commence on the heating system. That’s where we need your help. All Donations, no matter how large or small, are greatly appreciated. Contact any committee member or go to the committee’s ‘Gofund me’ page on Facebook.   East Cavan Gaels GAA Club –Saturday: Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. County U20 training 5.30 Breffni 3G. Foundation Coaching Award, 10-12.30pm Killinkere GAA. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. January 24th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Congratulations: Congratulations to Canon Ian Horner and Canon Ruth West who were installed as Prebendaries of St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore on Sunday evening last. We wish them all God’s blessings as they continue in their ministries.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go?

Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA Club has the answer!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night until the 23th  February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort: Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to the ‘Singing Santa’s’ on Christmas Eve. A total of 6,685 was raised for this very worthy cause.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to children John, Mary O’Connor, Bridget Ford,  granddaughters Lily Mae, and Molly Mae, sisters, Christine Gregory, Ita Hamilton, Annette Dorian, Bridie Quinlan, Maisie McIntyre, Teresa Craig, brothers, Danny, Edward and Patsy, brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends on the death of John James O’Connor, Southampton, England and late, Noalgh, Shercock, Co Cavan, aged 87 who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 1st  December 2021 at his home in Southampton, England. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Oliver and Leo and his sisters Elizabeth, Nancy and Kitty.

John James’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, January 18th 2022 and afterwards his remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Lough-An-Leagh and Muff Heritage Trust: are developing a plan for the future of the greater Lough-An-Leagh area. To participate in a survey on what ought to happen, see their Facebook page or else find the survey at :www.surveymonkey.com/r/B97HX58

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 4th 2022.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

St. Annes N.S. Enrolment: We are currently enrolling pupils for September 2022. Click on one of these links for our Application for Enrolment Form and Admissions Policy. http://stannesns.ie/…/Junior-Infant…/725622/Index.htmlhttps://docs.google.com/…/1uv3jcDfMUZO5CAdNqGde…/edit… CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS IS MONDAY 31st JANUARY. Check out www.stannesns.ie for more information about our school and scroll down to see a video all about St. Anne’s National School. Email: office@stannesns.ie with your completed application along with child’s birth cert or if you have any further queries or need assistance with your application.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister, Jean O’Flaherty on the death of  Margaret Clarke (nee Sheridan), (Carrigaline, Cork and late of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 20th  2022. Sadly missed by her sister, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Margaret’s Requiem Mass took place in the Church of Our Lady and St. John, Carrigaline, on Saturday, January 22nd and afterwards, Margarets remains were laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carrigaline

Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

East Cavan Gaels GAA Club – Hurling News 24th January 2022Seniors and U17; Positive players meeting last week outlining the year ahead. We welcome all the lads back including some new players to the club and especially those ECG men who move up to adult hurling for the first time this year after serving the apprenticeship all the way along with us! Cavan Senior/ U20; We wish the East Cavan representatives on both squads well in the year ahead. Under 13/15; Lads scheduled to return to training in February with Táin Leagues in the Spring for both sides. Under 11; Training will resume in February. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups had a great return on Saturday in Killinkere with the indoor proving a great success. Lots of new players and lots of room so even more are welcome in the weeks and months ahead. The entire East Cavan region is now well represented on all our squads. The week ahead; Saturday: Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. County U20 training 5.30 Breffni 3G. Foundation Coaching Award, 10-12.30pm Killinkere GAA. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Under 13/15; Lads scheduled to return to training in February with Táin Leagues in the Spring for both sides. Under 11; Training will resume in February. Under 7/9; The lads in both groups had a great return on Saturday in Killinkere with the indoor proving a great success. Lots of new players and lots of room so even more are welcome in the weeks and months ahead. The entire East Cavan region is now well represented on all our squads. The week ahead; Saturday: Under 7 and Under 9 indoor training Killinkere GAA. 1pm and 2pm respectively. County U20 training 5.30 Breffni 3G. Foundation Coaching Award, 10-12.30pm Killinkere GAA. Club contacts;U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. January 17th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go?

Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA Club has the answer!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night from this Wednesday, 19th  January – 23th February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Parish Green Group: Planning meeting, tonight, Wednesday, January 19th at 8.00pm, in the Parochial House, Bailieborough. New members welcome.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to Niall McCaul and his sister Karina and their families, extended families and friends, on the death of their father, Gerry who passed away peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday, 6th January 2022.  Gerry’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, Dundalk on Saturday, January 8th , 2022  with burial afterwards in Cullies Cemetery, Co Cavan.  

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Lough-An-Leagh and Muff Heritage Trust: are developing a plan for the future of the greater Lough-An-Leagh area. To participate in a survey on what ought to happen, see their Facebook page or else find the survey at :www.surveymonkey.com/r/B97HX58

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 4th 2022.

Irish Dance Classes: every Thursday at 3.15pm in the old Courthouse, Lr. Main St., Bailieborough. Garda vetted and Covid compliant. Any enquiries, please email: srncob@gmail.com

St. Annes N.S. Enrolment: We are currently enrolling pupils for September 2022. Click on one of these links for our Application for Enrolment Form and Admissions Policy. http://stannesns.ie/…/Junior-Infant…/725622/Index.html https://docs.google.com/…/1uv3jcDfMUZO5CAdNqGde…/edit… CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS IS MONDAY 31st JANUARY. Check out www.stannesns.ie for more information about our school and scroll down to see a video all about St. Anne’s National School. Email: office@stannesns.ie with your completed application along with child’s birth cert or if you have any further queries or need assistance with your application.   Walk, Jog or Run: Bailieborough Chapel Carpark, Chapel Road (Lakeside), every Monday and Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm, for all levels of fitness. Other activities available—weather permitting. For further information, please contact Tony at 086 399 3430. Have fun while keeping fit. Everybody welcome.  

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. January 10th 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Bailieborough Shamrocks Health and Wellbeing initiative for all the community!

Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go?

Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA Club has the answer!

Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA are coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every night from the 19th  January – 23th February 2022 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk safety around our fully lit walking track.

We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2022!

Track your steps and log them My Life App for the club. We could be in with a chance to win some great prizes whilst getting fit..

It’s that time of year again folks, Club Membership is now due.  New members are always welcome. Here’s to a successful year at all levels.

Senior football trainng commences on Tuesday evening next, January 18th. Old and new members are welcome to come along and join in.

Congratulations to Danny Keenan (#8085) won the €10,000 cash prize in the Shamrocks  ‘Dublin City Apartment or €250,000 Cash’ draw held on December 28th. There are still some tickets left for the main draw on St. Patrick’s Day.  

Heartfelt Sympathy: The entire community were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Julie Kehoe, Craanford, Gorey, Wexford / Bailieborough, Cavan, partner of Dessie Heery, Bailieborough, who passed away on Friday, December 31st, 2021, following a road accident. Julie was the beloved mother of Jack, Grace and Hannah and sister of Ger, Martina and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by her mother Geraldine, partner Dessie, son Jack, daughters Grace and Hannah, brothers, sister, sister-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is extended. Julie was predeceased by her father Jack.  

Julie’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick’s Church, Craanford on Thursday, 6th  January 2022 and afterwards, Julie’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.

Parish Statistics for 2021: The following statistics for the Parish give people a snapshot of Parish Life in the past year:

Bailieborough Church area: Baptisms: 43, Confirmations: 69, Marriages: 8, Deaths: 33—15 women and 18 men, average age: 77.36 years.

Shercock/Killann Church area: Baptisms: 29, Confirmations: 51, Marriages: 2 and Deaths: 15.

Deepest Sympathy:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to children Annette, Linda and Gavin, son in law Greg, grandchildren Barry, Shane and Ross, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on the death of Brendan (Benny) Crossan, (Bayside, Dublin 13 and late of Market Sq., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan), who passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Friday, December 24th, 2021.  Brendan was predeceased by his wife Kathleen .

Brendan’s Funeral Mass took place on Friday, December 31st, 2021in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside.  

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to son Robert, daughter Mary, daughter in law Doris, son in law Mervyn, grandchildren David, Adrian, Rachel, Valerie, Alan and Andrew, 12 great grandchildren,  sister Annie Allison (Crossdoney), brother in law John Donnelly (London), nephew, nieces in law, nephews in law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends on the death of Mary Isobel Poyntz, (née Proffatt), Cornagall, Drung, Co. Cavan/ Bailieborough. Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully, at the residence of her daughter Mary and son in law Mervyn Parr, at Cornanaff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Friday, December 31st, 2021. Mary was predeceased by her husband George.

Mary’s Funeral Service took place in Drung Parish Church on Sunday, January 2nd , 2022 with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.   

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 4th 2022.

Leanne on Fire!!: Leanne Kiernan got the New Year off to the best possible start when she scored a hat-trick in six second half minutes to help Liverpool Ladies to a 6—0 away win over Blackburn Rovers Ladies. The Bailieborough native has now brought her tally for the season to 10 goals scored. With half the season gone Liverpool Ladies now lead the Championship by 5 points. Next up is Watford Ladies on Sunday afternoon next.

St. Annes N.S. Enrolment: We are currently enrolling pupils for September 2022. Click on one of these links for our Application for Enrolment Form and Admissions Policy. http://stannesns.ie/…/Junior-Infant…/725622/Index.html https://docs.google.com/…/1uv3jcDfMUZO5CAdNqGde…/edit… CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS IS MONDAY 31st JANUARY. Check out www.stannesns.ie for more information about our school and scroll down to see a video all about St. Anne’s National School. Email: office@stannesns.ie with your completed application along with child’s birth cert or if you have any further queries or need assistance with your application.    

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Bailieborough News. January 3rd 2022 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to wife Sadie, sons Sean, T.M., Damien and Mark, daughters Caroline and Angela, daughters in law, Josephine and Paula, sons in law Seamus and T.J., brother in law Christie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbors and friends on the death of Thomas (Tom) Smith, Dromore, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 26th, 2021.  

Tom’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Tuesday, December 28th and afterwards, Tom’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.

Masses in St. Annes: Feast of the Epiphany: Vigil Mass on Wednesday, January 5th at 7.00pm. Day Mass on Thurday, January 6th at 10.00am. Mass on Friday, January 7th at 7.00pm.

Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration will resume after the 9.30am Mass until 11.00am on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

St. Felim’s. N.S., (The Vale) is currently inviting applications for enrolment for 2022/2023. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy, Annual Admission Notice and the Application Form for Admission for 2022-2023 school year is available as follows—1) To download on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 2)by completing the online Application Form for Admission via link available on the school website—www.thevalens.com under Admissions or 3) on request—by emailing office@thevalens.com or in writing to St. Felim’s N.S., Leiter, Bailieborough, A82 CX30. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday, February 4th 2022.

Bailieborough Heritage Society: Bailieborough Heritage Society would like to thank everyone who contributed to our recent photographic exhibition and the many who called and regaled us with stories.  This exhibition received financial assistance from Cavan County Council’s Community Enhancement Programme 2021.

Bailieborough Library: Opening Times:

Wednesday, December 29th, 10.00am to 1.15pm and 2.15pm to 5.15pm.

Thursday, December 30th, 10.00am to 5.15pm.

Friday, December 31st, Closed.

Saturday, January 1st, Closed.

Tuesday, January 4th, Normal Hours resume.

Bailieborough Tidy Towns Christmas Raffle winners.

1st .prize, Christmas Hamper won by Deirdre Fitzsimmons.

2nd  prize, Supervalu Hamper won by Fiona Shield.

3rd  prize, Total Health Pharmacy (Jameson’s)Hamper won by Ella Fitzsimons.

4th prize, Turning Heads Hamper won by Joanne Daly.

5th  prize, Darcy’s Candle hamper won by Sean Daly.

6th  prize, Roe’s Oil voucher won by Marcus Pull.

7th  prize, Clarke’s Albany voucher won by Mary Owens.

8th  prize, Tin of sweets won by Rylee Kelly.

Congratulations to all winners.Thanks to all of you who boughts lines and to all who sponsored prizes. We appreciate your continued support.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

New Year Car Parking: Clarke’s car park, off the Shercock Road, is open to all Bailieborough shoppers this New Year. We know finding a parking spot, especially on Main Street at this time of year, is tricky. So feel free to park up, stroll through the shop onto Main Street and shop to your heart’s content! 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Wishing all readers, a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

Bailieborough News. December 20th 2021 . Matthew J. Cullen.

Thank You: The Clarke family would like to thank everyone for their support, kind words and generosity in their recent fundraiser in memory of Pat Clarke (milkman). A massive 12,800 was raised for Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care and we hope this will help them continue their trojan work.

Christmas Masses in St. Annes: With the ongoing Covid situation, once again this will be a different Christmas. Arrangements for St. Annes are as follows: Mass on Christmas Eve at 4.00pm and 7.00pm, Mass on Christmas Day at 10.00am. As happened last year, the 4.00pm Christmas Eve Mass is reserved for older parishioners and people who may feel vulnerable due to Covid. It is not a Mass for children.  The 7pm and 10am Masses are open to everyone. There will be no midnight Mass because it was poorly attended last year. This will be reviewed next year.

Christmas Masses in Killann and Shercock: Christmas Eve: Killann—7.00pm, Shercock—8.30pm.

Christmas Day: Killann—10.00am and Shercock—11.30am.

Christmas Confessions: St. Annes, Bailieborough: Sunday next, December 19th from 3.00pm to 3.50pm, followed by Advent Prayer Service at 4.00pm.

St. Patrick’s Church, Shercock: Wednesday, December 22nd, 10am to 10.30am and 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Bailieborough Church of Ireland: Christmas Services:

Christmas Eve 7pm Mullagh, 8:30pm Shercock.

Christmas Day Celebrations: 10am Bailieborough, 11:30am Knockbride.

Sunday 26th December: United Service in Knockbride Church at 11:30am.

Regretted Death:  Deepest Sympathy is extended to husband Tom, sister Bernadette, nieces Aoife and Lian, brothers-in-law Patrick and Brian, sisters-in-law Anna, Catherina, Stephanie, Lucy, Bernadette and many cousins, friends and neighbours on the death of Catherine Mahony (nee Mallon) Donabate Village, Co. Dublin and formerly Druminespic, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 15th  December 2021, after a short illness, at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Catherine was predeceased by her father Owen, mother Margaret and brother Patrick,

Catherine’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Saturday, December 18th and afterwards, Catherine’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery. 

Knockbride Christmas Masses and Confessions: Knockbride West:

Christmas Eve 9.00 PM.

Christmas Day 11.30 AM.

St. Stephens Day 11.30 AM .

Knockbride East :

Christmas Eve 7.00 PM.

Christmas Day 10.00 AM.

St. Stephens Day 10.00 AM.

CONFESSIONS and celebration of the Sacrament of Penance,

In East Knockbride after morning Mass on Wednesday 22nd, December.

In West Knockbride after evening Mass on Thursday 23rd,  December.

Bailieborough Library: Christmas Opening Times: Thursday, December 23rd, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Friday, December 24th, Closed.

Tuesday, December 28th, Closed.

Wednesday, December 29th, 10.00am to 1.15pm and 2.15pm to 5.15pm.

Thursday, December 30th, 10.00am to 5.15pm.

Friday, December 31st, Closed.

Saturday, January 1st, Closed.

Tuesday, January 4th, Normal Hours resume.

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort: ‘Singing Santas’: will be back on the Main Street this Christmas Eve! Please support.

Bailieborough Conference of St. Vincent DePaul: SVP is encouraging you to pop in to your local SVP Vincent’s Charity Shop and donate €5 or more in exchange for an empty toy box and make someone’s Christmas special this year.

Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sister Viviene, niece Tara, nephew Alastair, relatives, many friends, associates and neighbours on the death of Michael Crean, Fern Hill Avenue, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and late of Lower Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan,  who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home, Dublin on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. Michael was predeceased by his parents Charles and Kathleen Crean. 

Michael’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Greenhills, Dublin on Saturday, December 18th which was followed by the interment of Michael’s remains in St. Annes Cemetery, Bailieborough.  

 Christmas Day Swim: Due to the high number of Covid 19 cases and with everyone ‘s best interests in mind. there will NOT be an organised swim in the Town Lake on Christmas day.

If they wish, people can swim in their own family groups at a time that suits them. Keep safe and healthy.Wishing everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year. Best wishes for 2022.

East Knockbride National School: Enrolment Applications are available for the 2022/2023 school year.

Please email office@eastknockbridens.ie for details.

Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to sons, Peter, Thomas and John Paul, brother Peter, sisters Anna, Maggie and Alice, daughters in law Raj and Charlene, grandchild Tomas Rian, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends on the death of Thomas “Tommy” Halpin, (“Halfpenny”), Nolagh, Shercock, Co. Cavan, who passed away on Tuesday, December 14th  peacefully, at his residence. Thomas was predeceased by his wife Margaret.  

Tommy’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough on Friday, December 17th  and afterwards Tommy’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.  

Christmas Car Parking: Clarke’s car park, off the Shercock Road, is open to all Bailieborough shoppers this Christmas and New Year. We know finding a parking spot, especially on Main Street at this time of year, is tricky. So feel free to park up, stroll through the shop onto Main Street and shop to your heart’s content! 

Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd  Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.

Wishing all readers a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.